Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$67k–$85k/yr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 17, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 17, 2026. Job Title: Public Safety Communications Operations Commander Department: Public Safety Communicat…
Skills: Public Safety Communications, Personnel Management, Emergency Dispatch, Operational Oversight, Strategic Planning
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$29/hr–$35/hr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 01, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 01, 2026. Job Title: Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services Department: Social Services - Adult Serv…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, Court Testimony, Person-Centered Practice
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK
Description JOB DESCRIPTION Title: District Biologist Full-Time or Part-time: Full-Time Department: Conservation Reports To: Director of Conservation Operations Employment Category: Salaried/Exempt Job Summary: The prima…
Skills: Wildlife Habitat Management, Grant Writing, Donor Stewardship, Corporate Relations, Public Speaking
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 01, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 01, 2026. Job Title: Communications & Public Engagement Intern Department: Communications and Public Engage…
Skills: Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Video Production, Content Creation, Adobe Creative Suite
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Description Overview Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory/Environmental Scientist III to join our growing team. This full-time, exempt, salaried opportunity is a hybrid position based in Ashe…
Skills: NEPA Documentation, Environmental Data Analysis, Regulatory Reporting, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Permitting
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
Job Summary As a CBRE, GDS Commercial Cleaner, you will be responsible for basic cleaning duties. This includes mopping, sweeping and trash disposal. You will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of your assigned …
Skills: Cleaning, Trash disposal, Floor care, Chemical handling, Organizational skills
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$39k–$54k/yr
Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (S) Position Number 60086542 Grade NC08 About Us The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's p…
Skills: Automotive Repair, Body Repair, Dent Removal, Surface Filling, Glass Replacement
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing services to students attending Buncombe County, Asheville City and assigned Charter Schools. This is a full-time position with our full b…
Skills: Nursing Process, Student Health Assessment, Care Planning, Health Education, Emergency Action Planning
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$115k–$189k/yr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 16, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 16, 2026. Job Title: General Services Director Department: General Services External Hiring Range: $114,980…
Skills: Facilities Management, Public Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, Budgeting
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 29, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 29, 2026. Job Title: Library Assistant - West Asheville Branch Department: Libraries External Hiring Range: $18…
Skills: Customer Service, Clerical Work, Data Entry, Cash Handling, Library Cataloging
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Hourly Wage $18.22 Recruitment Bonus: $500 Please note: Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified. Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent o…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sales Transactions
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 27, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 27, 2026. Job Title: Social Work Assistant Department: Social Services - Child Welfare External Hiring Range: $…
Skills: Social Work Principles, Family-Centered Practice, Risk Assessment, De-escalation Skills, Constructive Relationships
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$27/hr–$33/hr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 01, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 01, 2026. Job Title: Stewardship Coordinator Department: Agriculture and Land Resources External Hiring Ran…
Skills: Conservation Easement Stewardship, GIS Applications, ArcGIS Pro, Land Survey Reading, Land Conservation Practices
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$190k–$220k/yr
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN Are you passionate about helping those who struggle to access care or feel unwelcome in other healthcare spaces? Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualifie…
Skills: Patient-centered Care, Integrated Team-based Care, Trauma-informed Care, Community Health, Outpatient Care
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$90/hr–$105/hr
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Part Time- 10 to 29 hours weekly Are you passionate about helping the underserved? Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). WNCCHS de…
Skills: Primary Care, Clinical Leadership, Trauma-Informed Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Care
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$17/hr
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Asheville, NC 28801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: GED or High SchoolSalary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 HourlyJob Shift: SwingWHO WE ARE Professionalism, mutual respect, and a sen…
Skills: Legible Handwriting, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Positive Attitude, Customer Service
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 30, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 30, 2026. Job Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST)/ PST Trainee Department: Public Safety Communicat…
Skills: Compassionate Communication, Stress Management, Active Listening, Emergency Dispatching, Decision Making
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$23/hr
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 22, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 22, 2026. Job Title: Public Safety Communications Call Taker Department: Public Safety Communications External …
Skills: Emergency Call Handling, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Crisis Management, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Remote Solely
$85k–$117k/yr
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Full Stack Developer (Angular/NodeJS) - II Location: Remote Department: Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Public…
Skills: Angular, NodeJS, Java, RESTful APIs, AWS
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Job DetailsJob Location: Asheville, NC 28801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSummary Practitioner will be responsible for providing direct social work service…
Skills: Social Work, Case Management, Behavioral Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Family Advocacy
Asheville, North Carolina, United States • On-site
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Directs daily 911 telecommunications operations and supports the Operations Division Manager in achieving departmental goals. Oversees staffing, ensures policy compliance, and manages critical incident responses within a 24/7 environment.
Requires an associate degree and five years of emergency services experience, including three years of supervisory experience. Must possess or obtain DCI and ATAC certifications within specified timeframes.
Buncombe County Public Safety Communications is seeking an Operations Commander to help lead our 24/7 emergency communications center. This leadership position supports the Operations Division Manager by overseeing line-level daily operations, supporting supervisors and telecommunicators, managing staffing and operational resources, ensuring compliance with policies and performance standards, and responding to critical incidents while also being readily available to jump in at any time to assist the operations floor. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, experienced in public safety communications, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to developing employees, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service to the citizens and first responders of Buncombe County.
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to perform administrative and supervisory duties in directing 911 telecommunications operations, supporting the Operations Division Manager in advancing high-performance strategies and achieving departmental priorities, goals, and objectives.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Associate degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in emergency services, including at least three (3) years of relevant supervisory and/or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Training and Experience: None
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: DCI Module 1, 2, 3, and 6 as well as ATAC certification or the ability to attain same within 90 days. 40-hr NC Telecommunicator certification preferred or the ability to attain same within 180 days. Emergency Management and Center Manager Certification and/or CJLeads Administrator certification preferred.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
"People to match our mountains." www.buncombecounty.org/jobs
This is the official LinkedIn profile for Buncombe County Government. For job openings, visit www.buncombenc.gov/careers. Please visit buncombecountync.gov for information on county departments, news, community resources, and department contact information. Nestled in between the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains lies a serene treasure that is Buncombe County. We have been here for more than 200 years and are named after Col. Edward Buncombe, a Revolutionary War hero. Over the years, we have transformed ourselves from a rural farming area to a burgeoning metropolis with cities frequently listed as "Top Ten" places to live. We are home to numerous parks, lakes, streams, and other outdoor attractions as well as neighborhoods and communities rich with culture. Buncombe County Government is Your Government! Local government is the closest government to the people. It is made up of neighbors who are here to help neighbors by bringing the highest quality of life to the community. Buncombe County has an average of 1,800 employees who serve as firemen, sheriff deputies, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, librarians, emergency medical workers, permits and inspections, landfill workers, agriculture extension agents, naturalists, lifeguards, planners, tax assessors and administrators all working to ensure the high quality of life we have all come to enjoy. Find out more by visiting buncombecounty.org
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